Don’t throw your sweaters away when they get holes in the elbows. Turn the holey elbows into fashion statements with contrasting elbow patches. Find out how from Craftzine.
[tags]sewing, mending, sweater, elbow, patches[/tags]
Baby Shower Cupcake Idea
Make clever decorated cookies for a baby shower with fondant letters.
Tutorial: Sew a duvet cover & shams
Nicole Marie posts at Apartment Therapy showing how to make your own duvet cover and coordinating shams. If you’ve been unable to find already-made bedding at the stores in the colors or fabrics you like, then this might be a … Read More...
Go Hybrid
This week on the Studio Calico blog, Kirsty and Jenn from the Design team are posting tips and tutorials on how to add flair to your pages using digital elements and techniques.
So far this week:
Read this tutorial on … Read More...
CraftStylish Restyle a magazine from “Taunton” Review and Giveaway!
One of my favorite pastimes is going to one of the larger bookstores and thumbing through all the craft magazines on the stands. Drugstores carry very few crafty magazines, but the big bookstores carry racks of our favorite DIY magazines. … Read More...
Cool idea: Inexpensive tie lining
Carrie posts a great idea over at Wardrobe Refashion. She wanted to make some neckties, but found that the lining that gives the tie its body was difficult to locate and very expensive. What’s a frugal girl to do? … Read More...
Stained Glass Tools of the Trade
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Find out what you need to do stained glass yourself and then follow the series as it walks you through making a stained glass sun catcher.
Tutorial: Sew a boy’s tie
This little tie is the perfect accessorie for your little guy’s Easter get-up. Purl Bee shows how to make one. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, tie, boy, Easter[/tags]
Free Dishcloth Pattern
These cool Zinnia washcloths are courtesy of Knit A Little Store.
The free pattern is here: http://knitalittlestore.blogspot.com/2009/03/zinnia-free.html
As you can see, this pattern works with any solid or variagated yarn.
Be sure to check out Susan’s blog for a … Read More...
Free Dishcloth Pattern
These cool Zinnia washcloths are courtesy of Knit A Little Store.
The free pattern is here: http://knitalittlestore.blogspot.com/2009/03/zinnia-free.html
As you can see, this pattern works with any solid or variagated yarn.
Be sure to check out Susan’s blog for a … Read More...
Anna Griffin’s got a new fabric line
Anna Griffin’s new fabric line Fiona has hit the stores. I love the color combinations – rich blues, celery greens, mustardy yellows, pumpkin oranges, and candy pinks. See the fabrics at True Up or from the manufacturer, Baum Textile … Read More...
Sew a kicky spring purse with this free pattern
One of the joys of sewing is that I get to make myself a new purse for each season. This spring, my purse will be made with this free pattern. It’s called the Buttercup Bag and it’s so yummy I … Read More...
Knotions Online Knitting Magazine. Spring 2009 Issue Is Here!
This publicaton is new to me, I didn’t even know about it! But, this morning as I was wandering my way through the inter-webs it found me, so here it is! http://www.knotions.com/
This current issue features patterns, techniques including yarn… Read More...
February Bestseller List at Polka Dot Creations!
Polka Dot Creations has just released their “Best Seller ” list for the month of February. Click on through here to check ot out, and see what’s hot in the polymer clay world! (And perhaps add a couple of titles … Read More...
Grape Popsicles…and a Great Vegan Blog
Make easy grape popsicles and find a great raw vegan blog.
Happenings at The Art Needlepoint Co.
The joint is jumping at All Things Needlepoint blog and The Art Needlepoint Co.! Check out their news:
… Read More...There are a few major initiatives underway…One is creating needlepoint as practical and beautiful solutions to everyday needs in the home.
Happenings at The Art Needlepoint Co.
The joint is jumping at All Things Needlepoint blog and The Art Needlepoint Co.! Check out their news:
… Read More...There are a few major initiatives underway…One is creating needlepoint as practical and beautiful solutions to everyday needs in the home.
Happenings at The Art Needlepoint Co.
The joint is jumping at All Things Needlepoint blog and The Art Needlepoint Co.! Check out their news:
… Read More...There are a few major initiatives underway…One is creating needlepoint as practical and beautiful solutions to everyday needs in the home.
Tutorial: Handy door organizer
Keep your keys, phone, and other “running out the door” essentials right where you need them – by the door. Design*Sponge shows how to make this handy door organizer for just that purpose. They show it made out of felt, … Read More...
Melusine!
Make this gorgeous shawl in any color you want, because, when it’s all done, you paint it! Melusine is a magical entity unto itself, discover all of her faces with this free pattern! Brought to us from the fun and … Read More...